by Live coverage continues as Middlesbrough take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship today.
The increasingly competitive second tier of English football remains fiercely competitive, with a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and everyone is hoping for a quick comeback – but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland also have real promotion ambitions.
At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will be hoping for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle – while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.
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Middlesbrough FC 1 – 0 Sheffield Wednesday FC
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:47
The attempt was saved. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Matt Clarke.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:47
Attempt blocked. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis O’Brien.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:42
Own Goal by Michael Ihiekwe, Sheffield Wednesday. Middlesbrough 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:42
Corner, Middlesbrough. Submitted by Akin Famewo.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:46
Attempt blocked. Lewis O’Brien (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:41
Akin Famewo (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:41
James Beadle (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:40
Lost attempt. Isaiah Jones (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the center of the box.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:38
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Submitted by Luke Thomas.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:37
Lost attempt. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. With the help of Bambo Diaby.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:34
Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:34
Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:34
Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:31
Corner, Middlesbrough. Submitted by Akin Famewo.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:31
Attempt blocked. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. With the assistance of Daniel Barlaser.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:30
Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:31
Foul by Will Vaulks (Sheffield Wednesday).
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:34
Lost attempt. Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the right. Assisted by Isaiah Jones with a cross.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:27
Foul by Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:27
Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:27
Corner, Middlesbrough. Submitted by Barry Bannan.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:25
Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:24
Foul by Sam Greenwood (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:22
Foul by Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:20
Corner, Middlesbrough. Submitted by Barry Bannan.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:22
Attempt blocked. Lewis O’Brien (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Isaiah Jones.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:20
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:13
Delay in the game due to injury to Bambo Diaby (Sheffield Wednesday).
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:11
Foul by Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough).
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:09
Luke Thomas (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:06
Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Submitted by Daniel Barlaser.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:04
Lost attempt. Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
15:01
The First Half begins.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:30
Lineups are announced as players warm up.
Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
14:00
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